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The lower radiator hose goes to the water inlet on the engine block. If there is a problem with any of the radiator hoses, or any part of the cooling system please feel free to request any of the cooling...

The memory feature on your truck move the seats and mirrors to your desired settings. If you ever need to change where the settings are placed, you can deprogram the memory feature. To deprogram the memory feature. Hold down...

Hi there. Your vehicle does have the CVT transmission in it and color varies by brand of CVT fluid used. The maintenance interval for that transmission is 60,000 miles and should be kept regularly to prevent know CVT transmission failures....

Hello. It may be possible that the computer is programmed to delay shifting when the vehicle is cold, in order to help warm up the vehicle faster. Once the vehicle warms up, however, shifting should return to normal. If the...

Hi Clifford. Thanks for contacting us today. Based on your description, it sounds as if you've got a few air bubbles trapped in the brake lines. This is rather common with brake conversion projects, as it can take quite some...

You certainly don't see many Pontiac Torrents around. The 3.4L is a common engine, however, and I know it well. Since it doesn't use a timing belt, I assume you must mean you replaced the serpentine belt. The only way...

On a vehicle that is 15 years old you may have a leak in the condenser, compressor, or evaporator. One of these faulty components may be leaking down the pressure. It's also possible that one of the pressure switches has...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle has detected an issue with the electronic throttle system. The system is designed with sensors and monitors that let you know when there is an issue, and the send you into "limp...

Hello! There is likely an issue wth the oil pressure sensor causing the flashing Oil Light. I suggest having a technician test the sensor by the use of a multimeter. Also, be sure to have the oil level checked; a...

Hi, thanks for writing in. If the 3.5l V6 "donor" engine/transmission was verified as running before the swap, make sure EVERYTHING from that running combination is installed and configured as it was previously in the running vehicle - components, wiring,...

Hello. It sounds like your transmission either did not get completely full of fluid after the service or it is leaking fluid again. To check the transmission fluid, start the car and leave it in park. Next pull out...

Hi there. Check the camshaft position sensor and see if its plugged in. If the sensor is plugged in and the engine will crank, then the camshaft could be out of timing and needs to be reset. If the engine...

My guess is that you have a bad transmission mount or motor mount. You probably noticed this more when the engine is cold because the idle is higher. A trained professional, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to...

Hi Antwan. It appears your question got cut off about the recall on your Honda. If you could, please write back and describe your question so we can give you the best possible advice. Thanks.

The clutch master cylinder is not relieving the pressure when applied. I recommend bleeding the clutch master cylinder and retest. If the condition continues, then replace the clutch master cylinder. If you need further assistance with your hose blowing off...

This may indicate a failing speed sensor. The transmission speed sensor is a magnetic sensor that provides information related to the speed of the input and output shafts in the transmission, allowing the transmission to shift smoothly. The sensor counts...

A rough idle indicates that your engine is misfiring. There are many reasons why a car would misfire. It could be a bad ignition coil or spark plug. It could also be a bad control module or wiring issue. If...

Thanks for writing in about your 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. It is possible that there is a short in your electrical system or possibly a bad ground. I suggest having a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, perform electrical testing to...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. If there is a crack in the exhaust manifold, there will be a tick noise or a smell of exhaust emission under the car. For the jerking motion, that would have to do with...

Have the power and control circuits for the injectors been tested? If the injectors do have power, but no ground control from the computer to turn them on there may be a fault in the circuit or the electronic control...

Hello - if the timing belt was not replaced due to failure (and almost certain bent valve damage), it seems unlikely that simply replacing the belt/tensioner, idler, guides, etc. would cause the level of damage that is suggested. If compression...

Hi Brett. Thanks for sending us your question today. The first thing I'd do is refer to Jeep's repair and service manaul, to determine if they recommend any specific tools or procedures for this job. The heater core coolant tubes...

Hi there. Your truck is from the 1999 model year so it is fully OBD-II compliant. That means that the computer "runs" the show and the only way the car can be tuned is if the oxygen sensors are operating...

This is a fuel supply problem. Fuel pressure will be the key indicator for which component of the fuel system isn't performing as needed. Check to be sure the fuel pump relay is good, and the fuel pump is running...

Hello and thank you for your question. Air bags are a useful safety feature. If you live in a jurisdiction where auto inspections are mandated, the vehicle might fail inspection if any essential safety equipment is non functional. If you...